Top 10 Safety Apps for Women

On this occasion of Women's Day, we bring to you top security apps for women.

1. Scream Alarm

What do you do when you're walking home alone at night and think someone is following you? Scream out loud! But what if you have a soft-voice or are terrified? Let your phone do it for you. This app does nothing other than emit a loud scream. Though we admit that it is not necessarily the best security measure, it might distract your pursuer and give you those precious few seconds. You can download this app from Google Play.

2. Sentinel: Women's Security

This iOS app helps send an instant message to near and dear ones. The app is set to trigger different warning signals in case of different scenarios and can even send an alert if you move out of network zone. Alerts can be sent via email or via SMS. The app also comes with auto-off mode in case of low battery.

3. I AM SAFE

I AM SAFE is a Google Play app that, similar to Sentinel, helps provide security to women. The app can send SMS to near and dear ones in case of difficulty. The app configures GPS and also sends location data along with the SMS. However, users can add just one emergency number to which the SMS will be sent.

4. FightBack - Women Safety

Nokia's OVI store has shockingly few apps for women safety. One of the apps we managed to find was FightBack app. FightBack app is a very basic app similar to ones listed above. However, one unique feature we like about the app is the Facebook status update. Apart from providing SMS and Email options to alert the other person during distress, this app also updates your Facebook status. So even if your emergency contacts are unreachable, you can be sure atleast someone from your extensive friend list knows about your predicament and will do something to help. Pretty good we say!

5. Women Safety

Women Safety is an iOS app that lets users add up to 6 emergency contacts. On clicking the SOS button, an emergency help message will be sent to all 6 contacts. Though will the message be and SMS or will it be sent via mobile data network is still unknown. Also, this app becomes useless in low connectivity areas. However, the option of adding 6 people sure means better reach and one of the is sure to respond!

6. Circle of 6

As the name suggests, Circle of 6 app lets you add up to 6 people to your circle. The six people can then assist you in times of difficulty. More than a security measure, the app is for social-networking and quick solutions to issues with the six people. In times of real need, 2 national hotline numbers can be accessed along with just one local emergency contact number.

7. me Against Rape

me Against Rape is an app recently developed by Indians to conter the terrifying attacks faced by women. The app lets users list 2 numbers as emergency contact numbers and sends SMS in times of need to the listed numbers. There are also options for calling/audio recording to save as proof. There is also a location logs feature which saves your location and sends alert along with your location information. The information can be accessed even at a later date and be presented as proof.

8. Suspects Registry - FOR WOMEN

Suspects Registry - FOR WOMEN combines multiple features for women safety. The app lets women list up to 3 contacts as emergency contacts and sends an SMS in times of need. Alternatively, a 60 second sound recording can also be sent. The app also lets users take images and recordings to submit as proof at a later date. The recordings can immediately be uploaded to the community FaceBook page bringing the offense to the notice of millions immediately. The app not just acts as an informat for your near and dear ones but the app makers also promise action against the offenders.

9. SmartShehar Safety

SmartShehar Safety app lets users add multiple emergency contacts to their lists. In case of an emergency, the app also lets users take a picture or recording. The picture is immediately emailed to everyone in the emergency contect list. At the same time, the user's location information can be sent as an SMS. The app is definitely a must-have for all women!

10. Damini

Damini was an app developed after the unfortunatel incident in Delhi. This app possesses the features of all the above mentioned apps. Users can create a list of emergency contacts and send an SMS, location information is sent at periodic intervals, and also let's record. Once the app is opened, it automatically begins recording and clips are emailed to emergency contacts. Additionally, these clips are also saved on Cloud service and an SMS with the link to these videos is sent out. This ensures that even if the phone is lost or broken during the attack, the information is not destroyed. The app can also be saved on the phone's speed dial.

While apps and other technologies are present to assist women, there are times when such measures might fail. Women need to be aware and learn techniques to protect themselves during dire situations. Women sure have the freedom to move anywhere they want at anytime but with the society looking down on such trends, it falls on their own shoulder to protect themselves. Always remember, do not just download an app and forget it or leave it to use only during an emergency. Always test the app. Better safe and protected than sorry. Happy Women's Day!